MLB Note - Los Angeles Angels Nolasco, Ricky

Jul 27, 2017 - 7:28 AM RHP Ricky Nolasco, who needed a good start, had one, even though he took the loss. Nolasco pitched into the seventh inning, allowing three runs. "He worked around some early command issues, but once he settled in he had a good run and gave us a chance to win," manager Mike Scioscia said. One of the nine hits allowed by Nolasco was a home run by the first batter he faced, OF Bradley Zimmer, in the first inning. Nolasco has allowed home runs in 15 of his 21 starts. His 27 homers allowed overall leads all American League pitchers.